![]() Rose quartz is found in pegmatite, a course-grained igneous rock (usually granite). It is believed that the pink color is due to a small amount of titanium. Only rarely is it found in single crystal form. ![]() It is a milky pink color, often crackled, and found mainly in large clumps. Rose quartz is a macrocrystalline form, as are amethyst, aventurine and citrine. Rose Quartz Geological Properties Quartz includes a large group of minerals based on silicon dioxide. Some believe that rose quartz has calming effects and helps people develop strong friendships. When in balance, the heart chakra is thought to make one open to love and compassion. Imbalances of this chakra have been said to cause colds, allergies and psychosomatic illnesses. Rose Quartz Metaphysical Properties Rose quartz is associated with love, the heart and beauty, and is thought to be a healing aid for the heart chakra. Later, it became customary for the Romans to use the stone as a gift of love. Their blood stained white quartz to make it a rose-pink color. ![]() Their blood was commingled when Aphrodite was cut by a thorn bush while saving Adonis from an attack by Ares (disguised as a wild boar). Pssst.Rose Quartz History Rose quartz came to be known as the stone of love and reconciliation from the Greek myth about Aphrodite and Adonis. They fall victim to exploitation and inequality, but there is a movement rising against this. ![]() Mining in Africa is unfortunately a challenge for women. £1 from every piece of rose quartz sold is donated to the Malawi Women in Mining Association (MAWIMA) in support of equality. You can see Margaret at her mine in the photos. The mine owner, Margaret, is an inspiration and has been campaigning for women's rights in Africa since 2002. To provide further transparency, the batches of rose quartz are recorded on blockchain technology Provenance Proof. This rose quartz, from a female owned mine in Malawi is an example of our efforts to provide the artisanal miners with a route to market that enables the final customer - you- to buy with complete clarity and confidence.Ĭrystal Clear ™ has completed CRAFT due diligence guidelines at the mine to monitor fair trade practices and identify areas of improvement as part of a longer term partnership with the mine. SLC's founder, Jill Urwin, has been working for years to clean up opaque supply chains in the crystal industry. Proudly bringing you the world's first verified mine-to-market rose quartz crystals with a higher purpose as part of our sister social enterprise Crystal Clear ™. Great to use as part of your self-care routine, especially when it comes to healing feminine associated issues. We love using rose quartz to help us chill out at the end of a long day. It carries the compassionate energy of peace, tenderness and healing, nourishment and comfort. Known as the stone of the heart and unconditional love. As well as being hand selected for their beauty and powerful energy, these crystals have a higher purpose with a conscious mission. These natural pieces of rose quartz are like no other, spreading love not only from the hands of the miners themselves, but also impacting the future of equality in mining for African women.
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